On Sunday, 14th November 2021, St Alphonsus Maria de Liguori Ward members gathered at the residence of Norbert Rodrigues for children’s day celebration. Children from all communities from UKG to 12th grade gathered for the same. Norbert Rodrigues welcomed the gathering. A prayer service was led. Fr Pramod Crasta gave the reflection on the word […]
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The children’s day was celebrated on 14th November 2021 at Mother of God church Shakthinagar. The Eucharistic celebration was offered for their special intentions. From KG to 10th-grade catechism students participated in various games conducted by the catechism teachers. The winners were congratulated by Parish Priest Fr Gerald Dsouza with prizes. Fr Pramod Crasta, Catechism
ICYM Shakthinagar unit organized Burgeon Parish Youth Summit on 31st October 2021, at Church Hall. The programme began by seeking God’s blessings. ICYM Shakthinagar Unit President Gregs Pinto welcomed the gathering. The programme was inaugurated by Fr Gerald Dsouza, Parish Priest, Fr Rockwin Pinto, Resource Person, Fr Nilesh Crasta, ICYM Animator, Fr Pramod Crasta, YCS
The ICYM unit of Shakthinagar Parish is one of the dynamic associations that shoulders responsibility for almost all the events that take place in the church. This year, the newly elected ICYM office bearers took their oath on October 31st during the 7:30 am mass. The liturgy of the mass was conducted by ICYM. Parish
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As October month is also known as rosary month, ICYM took initiative to conduct rosary on Sunday, October 17th 2021 at 5:45 pm in front of the Grotto. Fr Nilesh Crasta gave a brief introduction about the rosary and its importance. Fr Gerald Dsouza blessed the rosaries and scapular and were distributed to all present.
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On Sunday, October 17th, 2021 during the Eucharistic celebration Fr Gerald Dsouza inaugurated Synod 2021-23 by unveiling the Synodal logo in the presence of the assembled faithful. Fr Nilesh Crasta, Fr Pramod Crasta, Vice President Vincent Carlo, Commission Convener Asha Monteiro were present. During the homily, Fr Gerald explained the meaning of the Synodal logo.
The vehicle blessing ceremony was held on 9th and 10th October 2021 soon after the mass at Church Premises. A short prayer service was led by Fr Gerald Dsouza and Fr Pramod Crasta who blessed the vehicles by sprinkling Holy water.
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On 26th September 2021, 11 children received their First Holy Communion. The mass began at 8:00 am. The children actively participated in the liturgy. Readings, Psalm singing, Prayers of faithful were all managed by the communicants. Parish Priest Rev Fr Gerald DSouza was the main celebrant. Rev Fr Nilesh Crasta and Rev Fr Pramod Crasta
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The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was solemnly celebrated at Shakthinagar Church on 8th September 2021 at 8:00 am. The parishioners offered flowers as a mark of respect and love to Mother Mary. The new corns were brought by Gurkar’s during the mass to the alter. It was blessed at the
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The 9 days of Novena in preparation for the Nativity Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary was started on Monday, 30th August and continued till 7th September at Shakthinagar Church. The novena mass was at 6:00 pm led by Fr. Gerald Dsouza, Fr Nilesh Crasta, and Fr Pramod Crasta. The liturgy was conducted by wards
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